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BN05 PXF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,962 mi
Last recorded150,962 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 150,962 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 136,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached fitted wrong to subframe cross threaded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 126,092 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 126,092 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,202 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,162 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,069 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 84,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 59,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BN05 PXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 PXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN05 PXF registered?

BN05 PXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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